Why Meal Times Matter

Meaningful Meals Together

If Your Kids Are Older

Parenting Resources

When was the last time your family had a meal together? John and Danny reflect on when their kids were younger and they ate with them. Plus, Ted Cunningham speaks with Jim Daly on how meal-times changed when his children reached the teen phase. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Adventures in Odyssey: Whit's End Mealtime Devotions
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Enjoying Mealtime as a Family (Digital Download)
50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table
Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

When was the last time your family had a meal together? John and Danny reflect on when their kids were younger and they ate with them. Plus, Ted Cunningham speaks with Jim Daly on how meal-times changed when his children reached the teen phase. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-07-16?refcd=2503101">Adventures in Odyssey: Whit's End Mealtime Devotions</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/b0mbtx">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/enjoying-mealtime-as-a-family-digital-product/?refcd=2503101">Enjoying Mealtime as a Family (Digital Download)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/2nm8bv">50 Questions to Ask Your Kids at the Dinner Table</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/zpn6zs">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster</a>

Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will help you feel equipped as a mom or dad in today’s culture.

Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast

Engaging in Mealtimes

Are You Flexible?

Be Less Rigid

If You're a Rule Follower

Do you consider yourself a rule-follower or a go with the flow type? Melissa Hannigan joins Jim Daly to encourage moms and dads to be more flexible. Also, John and Danny provide some encouragement to parents who are more bent towards following the rules. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
Inconvenient Parenting
Parenting Styles Quiz
Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children (Digital)
Speak to a counselor 
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment

Do you consider yourself a rule-follower or a go with the flow type? Melissa Hannigan joins Jim Daly to encourage moms and dads to be more flexible. Also, John and Danny provide some encouragement to parents who are more bent towards following the rules. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-08-25?refcd=2521106">Inconvenient Parenting</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/51ci5t">Parenting Styles Quiz</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/instilling-god-given-qualities-into-your-children-digital/?refcd=2521106">Instilling God-Given Qualities into Your Children (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/2v71c9">Speak to a counselor </a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/blsh8k">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>

Stay Flexible, Give Yourself Grace

Reflecting on Middle School

Jonathan's Sons on Middle School

When a Kid Does Something Bad

Teen Resources

Middle school is a challenging time for many, but it doesn't have to be wasted. Jonathan Catherman and his sons Reed and Cole join Jim Daly to share a positive way for you and your kids to approach middle school. Then, John and Danny share how to respond well if your child makes poor choices in the middle school years. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Manual to Middle School
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Braving Middle School Like a Boss (Digital)
Launch into the Teen Years 
How to Prepare Your Child for Middle School

Middle school is a challenging time for many, but it doesn't have to be wasted. Jonathan Catherman and his sons Reed and Cole join Jim Daly to share a positive way for you and your kids to approach middle school. Then, John and Danny share how to respond well if your child makes poor choices in the middle school years. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-08-18?refcd=2518405">The Manual to Middle School</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/6t5q41">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/braving-middle-school-like-a-boss-digital-product/?refcd=2518405">Braving Middle School Like a Boss (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/zzsqn8">Launch into the Teen Years </a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/7mnv04">How to Prepare Your Child for Middle School</a>

Working Through Middle School Challenges

What are the underlying reasons behind your child's misbehavior? Linda Ranson Jacobs tells Jim Daly a story about when her son was misbehaving at school, and how they worked through it. Plus, Danny and John explain how taking time to pray will help you better relate to your kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
The Single Parent
Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment
Finding Hope and Joy While Single Parenting (Digital)
Speak to a counselor 
Listen to Focus Live on the Godcaster app

What are the underlying reasons behind your child's misbehavior? Linda Ranson Jacobs tells Jim Daly a story about when her son was misbehaving at school, and how they worked through it. Plus, Danny and John explain how taking time to pray will help you better relate to your kids. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-08-13?refcd=2515602">The Single Parent</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/mh5x9c">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a> <a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/finding-hope-and-joy-while-single-parenting-digital/?refcd=2515602">Finding Hope and Joy While Single Parenting (Digital)</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/z797d5">Speak to a counselor </a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/3xhae2">Listen to Focus Live on the Godcaster app</a>

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